NDC to Replace Defected Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) announced plans to conduct fresh congresses to replace candidates who have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was communicated in a statement issued in Abuja by the NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.

The party claims that some candidates were induced to defect through financial offers and political appointments but did not disclose their identities or the specifics of these inducements. The NDC characterized the defections as a setback but asserted that it would not compromise its political objectives.

The party stated that those who left lacked the ideological commitment expected of NDC members. The NDC plans to follow the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, to conduct the fresh congresses.

It urged its members and supporters not to be discouraged by the defections, which it views as an attempt by the APC to weaken its ranks ahead of the 2027 general election. The NDC remains committed to providing an alternative political platform focused on governance, security, and economic prosperity.